1 Annexe A Shortlist of sites proposed for the delivery of waste management infrastructure

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1 1 Annexe A Shortlist of sites proposed for the delivery of waste management infrastructure 1.1 Overview of Sites Included in this Annexe are a list of proposed sites which would meet the identified need for new waste infrastructure in Surrey over the life of the plan. The process for selecting these proposed sites is outlined in the Site Evaluation and Identification Report 1 (September 2017) In addition to consulting on these proposed sites Surrey County Council is also inviting nominations of other sites or areas which would be suitable for new waste infrastructure that have not yet been considered. If any new sites are put forward these will be evaluated in the same way and subject to further public consultation. Site Name Former Weylands Sewage Treatment Works, Walton-on-Thames Land to the north east of Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford Land at & adjoining Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works, Randalls Road, Leatherhead Land to the west of Earlswood Sewage Treatment Works, Redhill Land adjacent to Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey Land adjacent to Trumps Farm, Kitsmead Lane, Longcross Oakleaf Farm, Stanwell Moor Land at Lambs Business Park, South Godstone Land at Martyrs Lane, Woking District/Borough Elmbridge Guildford Mole Valley Reigate and Banstead Runnymede Runnymede Spelthorne Tandridge Woking 1 Available on the planning policy webpages:

2 2 Proposed Sites in Elmbridge 2.1 Former Weylands Treatment Works, Walton-on-Thames

3 Former Weylands Treatment Works, Walton-on-Thames Site Description: The site is located to the east of Lyon Road and the Hersham Industrial Estate on the eastern edge of Walton-on-Thames. The site currently hosts a range of activities, including construction and demolition waste processing, skip and scaffolding hire, open and closed storage, car breakers and industrial units. National Grid Reference: Area: ; ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: Air Quality This site does not fall within an airport safeguarding zone. The closest Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) is the Esher High Street AQMA (1.19 km away). assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of on-site measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures. Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. There is potential for enhancements in the eastern area of the site (3.9 ha), outside the proposed allocation. These enhancements should

4 consider habitat linkages with the Molesey Reservoirs and Field Common North/Hersham Country Park areas identified within the North West Surrey Restoration Strategy. Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: The site is not underlain by any designated groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is adjacent to an area of historic landfill (Land South of Field Common Lane) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 2. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and very low risk of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Green Belt: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment 3 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. The local area plays an important role in preventing ribbon development along Molesey Road, which would risk reducing the perceptual gap between these settlements. 2 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order Elmbridge Borough Council, Green Belt Boundary Review Annex Report 2 - Local Area Assessment Pro-formas Issue Rev C, 14 March 2016

5 However, the site is considered to be previously developed land with existing development in the west of the site. Hence, any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. Land and soil resources: Landscape: The land is classified as other land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 129 (Thames Basin Heaths) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RF10 (Lower Mole River Floodplain). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: Sustainable design: A public right of way, Bridleway 10 runs along the northern boundary of the site and Footpath 9 runs along the eastern boundary. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and, if possible, enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change.

6 Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. Transport: The site is accessed via Lyon Road off Molesey Road with connections to the A244 to the south and A3050 to the north west. Access to the site is likely to need improvement. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

7 3 Proposed Sites in Guildford 3.1 Land to the north east of Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford

8 Land to the north east of Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford Site Description: The site is an open area of land located to the north east of the Slyfield Industrial Estate in Guildford. National Grid Reference: ; The majority of the site is undeveloped, but does include two areas previously used for the landfilling of a range of waste materials. To the south west and west the side is bounded by industrial development, and to the south, east and north is undeveloped land, some of which is in agricultural use. The site is part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project for a proposed mixed development in the emerging Guildford Local Plan. Area: 12.7 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: Air Quality Biodiversity and Geodiversity: This site does not fall within an airport safeguarding zone. There are no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in Guildford Borough for specific consideration. Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. There is potential for enhancements

9 through the masterplan for the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project. These enhancements should consider habitat linkages with the Wey Valley Meadows identified in the borough s Vision for Guildford Borough s Countryside Sites Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is not underlain by any designated groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). Part of the site is identified as a historic landfill (Slyfield Emergency Landfill) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: General Amenity: The site is adjacent to the Slyfield Industrial Estate as describes in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 4. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 and Flood Zone 2/3 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly very low and low risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. 4 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010

10 The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. Green Belt: The majority of the site is urban land. A small area of the allocated site is within land designated as Green Belt. This area is adjacent to the urban area and has been identified by Thames Water for operational requirements as part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project. Any application for land within the Green Belt will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. Land and soil resources: Landscape: The land is classified as Grade 4 (poor) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RV5 (Slyfield River Valley Floor). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations.

11 Public open space and Rights of Way: There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. Transport: The site is currently accessed via Moorfield Road which links to the A320 (Woking Road) to the west. Access to the site will need to be considered as part of the Slyfield Area Regeneration Project. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans

12 4 Proposed Sites in Mole Valley 4.1 Land at & adjoining Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works, Randalls Road, Leatherhead

13 Land at & adjoining Leatherhead Sewage Treatment Works, Randalls Road, Leatherhead Site Description: The site is comprised of an established materials recovery facility (operated by Grundon Waste Management Ltd), and established community recycling centre and waste transfer station (operated by SITA Surrey Ltd), and an established sewage treatment works facility (operated by Thames Water). National Grid Reference: ; The site is located in a rural setting to the north west of Leatherhead, and the north of Great Bookham, with the corridor of the M25 motorway to the north. Area: 3.4 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: Air Quality Biodiversity and Geodiversity: This site does not fall within an airport safeguarding zone. There are no Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in Mole Valley Borough for specific consideration. Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered onsite or off-site.

14 Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is underlain by Zone 3 (Total Catchment) groundwater SPZ designation. The site is adjacent to a historic landfill site (Leatherhead Landfill) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: The site is 2km north west of the Leatherhead regeneration/town centre improvement as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 5. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 and Flood Zone 2 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly very low and low risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. 5 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010

15 Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment 6 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the local area plays a moderate role in protecting the character and setting of Leatherhead and Fetcham. Mole Valley District Council are currently preparing a revised Green Belt assessment as part of Future Mole Valley (our new Local Plan). Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. Historic Environment: Land and soil resources: Landscape: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RF10 (Lower Mole River Floodplain). 6 Green Belt Boundary Review & Sustainability Appraisal (including the analysis and response to representations received to the Green Belt Consultation 2013)

16 assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. Transport: The site is accessed from the east, off the A245 (Randalls Road/Woodlands Road). Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

17 5 Proposed Sites in Reigate and Banstead 5.1 Land to the west of Earlswood Sewage Treatment Works, Redhill

18 Land to the west of Earlswood Sewage Treatment Works, Redhill Site Description: The site is comprised of three established waste management facilities, a sewage treatment works, a community recycling centre, and a materials bulking facility and waste transfer station. The site is located to the south of Reigate and to the north of South Earlswood, with Earlswood Common to the north, agricultural land and woodland to the south west, allotments to the east, and residential properties to the south. National Grid Reference: ; Area: 2.3 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Gatwick Airport and the airport safeguarding zone of Redhill Aerodrome. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting.

19 Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the Redhill AQMA, 1.51 km north designated for nitrogen dioxide concentrations. assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of onsite measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures. Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered onsite or off-site. There is potential to focus any enhancements or netgains in conjunction with the management plan for Earlswood Common LNR which adjoins the site to the north. There is also the potential to improve habitat in the southern area of the site. Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study.

20 Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: The site is 2.3 km south of the Redhill regeneration/town centre improvement as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 7. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 and Flood Zone 2 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly very low and low risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment 8 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. However, the site is considered to be previously developed land with existing development in the west of the site. Hence, any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. 7 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order Development Management Plan (Regulation 18 stage) Green Belt Review. June 2016.

21 Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. Land and soil resources: Landscape: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RF10 (Lower Mole River Floodplain). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: Sustainable design: There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented.

22 Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. Transport: The site is accessed direct from the A2044 (Woodhatch Road). Any application will need to Transport Assessment or Transport Statement will be required particularly in terms of the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

23 6 Proposed Sites in Runnymede 6.1 Land adjacent to Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey

24 Land adjacent to Lyne Lane STW, Chertsey Site Description: The site is comprised of an established sewage treatment works, and established community recycling centre, and an area of land to the west that was previously developed as a composting facility. National Grid Reference: ; The site is located to the north west of Chertsey and Addlestone, to the south east of Virginia Water and the south of Thorpe. The site is bounded to the south by a rail line, with agricultural land beyond, to the west by the M3 motorway, to the east by the M25 motorway, and to the north by the intersection of the two motorways. Area: 2.9 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Heathrow Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting.

25 Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the M25 AQMA, 0.38 km east designated for nitrogen dioxide concentrations and particulate matter (PM10) concentrations. assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of onsite measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures. Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered onsite or off-site. Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is identified as a historic landfill (Lyne Lagoons) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study.

26 Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 9. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and majority very low risk of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Green Belt: Historic Environment: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment 10 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the area performed less strongly than other areas. Regardless, any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this 9 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order Runnymede Borough Council Green Belt Review Methodology & Assessment December 2014.

27 assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. Land and soil resources: Landscape: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 114 (Thames Basin Lowlands) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) SS3 (Trumps Green to New Haw Settled & Wooded Sandy Farmland). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change.

28 Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. Transport: The site is accessed via Lyne Lane, which links to the A320 via the B386 to the south, and via the B389 and B388 to the north. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network.

29 6.2 Land adjacent to Trumps Farm, Kitsmead Lane, Longcross

30 Land adjacent to Trumps Farm, Kitsmead Lane, Longcross Site Description: The site is bounded to the south and east by agricultural land and woodland, and to the west by an area of land formerly used by DERA. To the north is the M3 motorway, beyond which is the settlement of Virginia Water. Access to all the components of the site is gained from the west, off Kitsmead Lane, which links to the A320 to the south east, via the B386. National Grid Reference: ; Area: 6.2 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Heathrow Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting. Air Quality The closest AQMA to the site is the M25 AQMA, 2.5 km east designated for nitrogen dioxide

31 concentrations and particulate matter (PM10) concentrations. assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of onsite measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures. Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. The site is located in proximity to the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham SAC. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the impacts on the designated area, particularly with respect to air quality. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered onsite or off-site. Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is identified as a historic landfill and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed.

32 This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: The site is 1.4 km north east of Longcross development as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 11. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly very low and low risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Green Belt: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment 12 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the area performed moderately in the protection of open land contiguous to or within close proximity to a large built up area. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the 11 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order Runnymede Borough Council Green Belt Review Methodology & Assessment December 2014.

33 proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. Land and soil resources: Landscape: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 129 (Thames Basin Heaths) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) SS3 (Trumps Green to New Haw Settled & Wooded Sandy Farmland). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: Sustainable design: There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of

34 design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. Transport: Access to all the components of the site is gained from the west, off Kitsmead Lane, which links to the A320 to the south east, via the B386. Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

35 7 Proposed Sites in Spelthorne 7.1 Oakleaf Farm, Stanwell Moor

36 Oakleaf Farm, Stanwell Moor Site Description: The site is a former quarry, and operational waste recovery and recycling operation, with a planning history dating back to the 1960 s. The site is located to the south east of the settlement of Stanwell Moor and the west of the settlement of Stanwell, with the King George VI Reservoir to the immediate south. National Grid Reference: ; Area: 10.5 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Heathrow Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting. Air Quality The site is located within the borough of Spelthorne, which is covered by a borough-wide Air Quality Monitoring Area for nitrogen dioxide concentrations. assessment of the potential impacts to air quality and

37 how any impacts would be addressed. Any assessment should identify the change in air quality that will result from the proposed development. Development that has the potential, either individually or cumulatively, for significant emissions to the detriment of air quality should include an appropriate scheme of mitigation which may take the form of onsite measures or, where appropriate, a financial contribution to off-site measures. Biodiversity and Geodiversity: Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered onsite or off-site. Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is not underlain by any groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs). The site is underlain by a principal class superficial deposits aquifer, the Lower Thames Gravels. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: The site is 2 km north of Staines step-up town as described in the LSS. Any proposal should take

38 account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 13. Flood Risk: The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly very low and low risks of surface water flooding. Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Green Belt: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Spelthorne is proposing to undertake a Green Belt Assessment as part of preparing the emerging Spelthorne Borough Local Plan. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. 13 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010

39 assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. Land and soil resources: Landscape: The land is classified as Grade 3 (good to moderate) agricultural land under the Agricultural Land Classification (ALC). The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 115 (Thames Valley) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) RV1 (Colne River Valley Floor). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: A public right of way, Bridleway 3 and Footpath 3 run along the southern boundary of the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Sustainable design: Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM.

40 Transport: The site is accessed via Horton Road (C237), which provides access to the A3044 (Stanwell Moor Road). Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

41 8 Proposed Sites in Tandridge 8.1 Lambs Brickworks, Terra Cotta Road, Tillburstow Hill Road, South Godstone

42 Lambs Brickworks, Terra Cotta Road, Tillburstow Hill Road, South Godstone Site Description: The site is comprised of a former landfill that has yet to be fully restored, and an area of established industrial development. The site is located to the west of South Godstone, National Grid Reference: ; Area: Available land approximately 3.0 ha Key development requirements: Aerodrome Safeguarding: This site falls within the airport safeguarding zone of Gatwick Airport. There may be height restrictions for development. In addition, if any tall flues or chimneys are proposed an Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) Assessment may also need to be carried out. Any development proposals would be subject to consultation with ANS (Air Navigation Solutions) and NERL (Nats En Route Ltd) to ensure that there is no impact on navigational aids utilised by the airport as on occasion their safeguarded surfaces can be more restrictive. If the proposal includes any green and/or putrescible waste were to be processed a Bird Hazard Management Plan (BHMP) may be required to ensure that birds hazardous to aviation are not attracted to the sites in large numbers. If any proposed buildings incorporate large areas of flat/shallow pitched roofs, depending on their size, a BHMP may be required to prevent birds from utilising the roofs for nesting. Air Quality Biodiversity and Geodiversity: The site is located in the district of Tandridge, for which no AQMAs have been declared. Proposals should seek to conserve and enhance the natural environment. Any application should provide information on species or features present within sites or adjoining land. Any application should be supported by an assessment of

43 the potential impacts to these species or features and how any impacts would be addressed. Proposals should seek to maintain features within the landscape which are of importance for flora and fauna. Conditions and agreements may be required to ensure the long-term management of these features. Proposals should also seek to provide net-gains in biodiversity. These net-gains could be delivered onsite or off-site. An approved restoration scheme exists for the site. The restoration scheme is currently being implemented. Any application should demonstrate that any new development would not affect the agreed restoration scheme or supported by a new restoration scheme agreed by the Surrey Restoration Officer. Contaminated Soils and Groundwater: The site is not underlain by any groundwater SPZ designations, or any significant groundwater resources. assessment of any potential pollutants and how any contamination would be addressed. The site is identified as a historic landfill (Lambs Brickworks) and potentially could have issues with contaminated land. This assessment should include a desktop assessment and site walkover study. Dependent on the level of contamination identified further assessment and treatment may be required for any contaminated land found on site. Cumulative Effects: Flood Risk: Any proposal should take account of cumulative impacts of new development with other new or proposed major development 14. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1 for fluvial flood risk and a combination of mainly very low and low risks of surface water flooding. 14 Major development as defined in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010

44 Any application should be supported by a Site Flood Risk Assessment. Flood mitigation measures may be required in connection with development of a new waste management facility. General Amenity: Any application should demonstrate how sensitive receptors including nearby residential development have been taken into account in developing the proposal. The type of assessment(s) which will be required will depend on the nature of the proposal. Green Belt: The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The site is within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The most recent Green Belt Assessment 15 shows that this area is performing a Green Belt function. Based on this assessment the local area is effective at preventing urban sprawl and has a role in maintaining separation between Blindley Heath and South Godstone. Any proposal for a new waste management facility should seek to minimise impact on the openness of the land. Any application will need to demonstrate very special circumstances for any waste related development at the site. The application should explain how the proposal would comply with the NPPF and Policy 9 Green Belt. Historic Environment: As the site is greater than 0.4ha an archaeological assessment will be required to support any application. Dependent upon the results of this assessment evaluation may be necessary to support any application. If features are found a scheme of archaeological work will be required. assessment of the potential impacts to heritage assets and how any impacts would be addressed. 15 Green Belt Assessment part 1 Report Green Belt Assessment part 1 Appendix E: Settlement Assessments.

45 Land and soil resources: The land is classified as a combination of Grade 3 (good to moderate) and Grade 4 (poor) agricultural land Landscape: The site is not within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV). The site is within National Character Area 121 (Low Weald) and Landscape Character Area (LCA) WF3 (Horley to Swaynesland Low Weald Farmland). assessment of the potential effects of development on the landscape character area, townscape and visual impact from/to adjoining uses. The assessment should include special reference to any landscape, or townscape character assessments or any landscape or nature conservation designations. Public open space and Rights of Way: Sustainable design: Transport: There are no PROWs within or adjacent to the site. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how public open space and Public Rights of Way have been have been considered and enhanced. There are no specific recreational activities identified for consideration. Any application will need to demonstrate through relevant professional assessment, how issues of design and landscape have been considered and implemented. Any application will need to demonstrate what measures have been considered and implemented to ensure best use of natural resources and resilience to climate change. Any application should demonstrate how design of any new waste management facilities follows best practice e.g. BREEAM. The site is accessed from Tilburstow Hill Road (D395), which links to the A22 (Eastbourne Road) to the south, east and north.

46 Any application will need to provide a Transport Assessment or Transport Statement, detailing the safety and capacity of the local highway network. Discussions for developer contributions should be held around contribution to identified transport schemes in the local area, using for example the local transport strategies and the local cycling plans.

47 9 Proposed Sites in Woking 9.1 Land at Martyrs Lane, Woking